About Us

NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Foundation is dedicated to assisting NorthShore in fulfilling its mission to “preserve and improve human life.” By donating your time and resources to NorthShore Foundation, you have the power to transform lives in very real ways. Generous donations – from individuals, foundations and corporations – along with the time and energy of our volunteers make life-changing programs possible.

Philanthropy has been essential to NorthShore since it first opened its doors in 1891, equipped the first operating room and discovered the whooping cough vaccine. At NorthShore, philanthropy is simply part of who we are - past, present and future.  Community-based philanthropy has blossomed in recent years and its impact on NorthShore has been dramatic, raising more than $300 million. 

The challenges are great, but we are confident our community will heed the call.  We ask for your philanthropic investment in our community’s healthcare future.  The need is urgent: healthy lives, access to healthcare and hope for better treatments depend on the services we provide with charitable donations.  NorthShore is proud of our history of serving our community’s healthcare needs, but we do rely on your generous partnership to continue our pioneering work.  Donate online to support the quality of individual lives and the overall health of our community.